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Post by TXHillCountryBands on Nov 13, 2021 11:26:06 GMT -6
Okay I’m done,…. HEBRON, VANDY and BA are the best overall HS productions to take the field this season! Good bye sweet world. ❤️🤟😊
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Post by bandalum on Nov 13, 2021 11:27:02 GMT -6
Wow. Did we just see the winner?
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Post by srv1084 on Nov 13, 2021 11:28:09 GMT -6
Can't help but feel like the shaky start with the electronics issues really got to them. It was still a great performance, but most certainly not their best. Still predicting a class medal. I feel like visual caption is theirs - really love that entire visual program. I'm so excited to see Broken Arrow's guard spinning weapons. While the work is a bit repetitive and not overly complex (rarely tossing above a 3, if ever), the command and control while executing simultaneous responsibilities with dance is incredibly effective.
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Post by ohbandie48 on Nov 13, 2021 11:28:32 GMT -6
Even with mic issues, slight soloist problems, and maybe not the best run for BA... the GE in this show is literally on another level of any band that has performed so far, and is clearly the one to beat. I think so far, only Avon (maybe) can come close.
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Post by jcbandfan on Nov 13, 2021 11:28:36 GMT -6
Wow. Did we just see the winner? There’s a chance! Though anything can happen tonight 😳
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Post by ps0010 on Nov 13, 2021 11:28:52 GMT -6
BA just blew me away. The best so far today that I have seen.
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Post by bandalum on Nov 13, 2021 11:30:06 GMT -6
This block has been almost exhausting it’s so good
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Post by tulsamarchingbandfan on Nov 13, 2021 11:30:30 GMT -6
Man, its so unfortunate about Broken Arrow's mic issue at the beginning. Couldn't hear the flute solo in the opener until almost the end.
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Post by das88 on Nov 13, 2021 11:31:22 GMT -6
Not sure I have ever heard an opening hit like that from a high school band. Hope BA has no tech issues tonight.
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 13, 2021 11:35:52 GMT -6
Can't help but feel like the shaky start with the electronics issues really got to them. It was still a great performance, but most certainly not their best. Still predicting a class medal. I feel like visual caption is theirs - really love that entire visual program. I'm so excited to see Broken Arrow's guard spinning weapons. While the work is a bit repetitive and not overly complex (rarely tossing above a 3, if ever), the command and control while executing simultaneous responsibilities with dance is incredibly effective. Exactly what I was saying watching it!! I think it’s better to be tossing clean triples over dirty 5s. BA does an excellent job of playing to their strengths. I think a lot of groups are afraid of exhausting their color guard by having the flags always moving- lots of groups will have pauses in flagwork, but BACG does not stop spinning except to time a ripple. I think the dance features are a really great way to balance that- it gives the guard a break while still using them effectively. Dance is still demanding, but if gives the arms a break (and legs if they’re doing more ground work). It really seems like some bands expect their color guard to be on equipment the entire time which just isn’t realistic to me. BA does a stellar job of having the color guard BE the equipment. Vandegrift does this as well.
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Post by neonfries on Nov 13, 2021 11:36:20 GMT -6
BA was great! Not the most challenging stuff going on, but then again it doesn’t have to be! Obviously 2 very different shows, but it reminds me a lot of the style of Reagan’s 2019 show(which is very much a good thing for them). I think I prefer CTJs and Avon’s shows overall but BA is definitely in the lead for visual!
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 13, 2021 11:37:37 GMT -6
A 6-way tie for 12th in semifinals? 18 bands in finals… imagine that retreat Speaking of retreat… do we know if it will be DMs only for finals tonight? Yes, it is DMs only.
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Post by salvation on Nov 13, 2021 11:37:54 GMT -6
Not sure I have ever heard an opening hit like that from a high school band. Hope BA has no tech issues tonight. Watch Hebron
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Post by ilikeguard on Nov 13, 2021 11:40:17 GMT -6
Beautiful, Fishers! So many good decisions being made with this show!
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Post by vidal28rdg on Nov 13, 2021 11:40:25 GMT -6
Not sure I have ever heard an opening hit like that from a high school band. Hope BA has no tech issues tonight. Watch Hebron Was about to say😂
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Post by ohbandie48 on Nov 13, 2021 11:41:31 GMT -6
I probably said this before, but Fishers would be a shoo-in for Finals, but it's pretty consistent that they just don't have the music performance level up to Finalist caliber yet.
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Post by keshafan on Nov 13, 2021 11:42:16 GMT -6
I probably said this before, but Fishers would be a shoo-in for Finals, but it's pretty consistent that they just don't have the music performance level up to Finalist caliber yet. Unfortunately I think it's going to get them again this year
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Post by ps0010 on Nov 13, 2021 11:42:41 GMT -6
I have to make it over to Pasadena this year to watch Bandfest to see Hebron and BA.
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Post by tulsamarchingbandfan on Nov 13, 2021 11:43:20 GMT -6
I'm so glad Broken Arrow listed their show music in the program book. I know what ill be listening to on repeat all day tomorrow.
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Post by keshafan on Nov 13, 2021 11:43:32 GMT -6
Beautiful visual program from Fishers. I could see that as top 12 for sure.
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Post by It's Just Band on Nov 13, 2021 11:44:06 GMT -6
I have to make it over to Pasadena this year to watch Bandfest to see Hebron and BA. I don’t think BA is in the Rose Parade this year
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Post by clarinet75o1 on Nov 13, 2021 11:44:30 GMT -6
Had a question; What bands that made it in semifinals didn’t have a season last year I’m a little curious? Most O’Fallon bands did not have a season at all. I know O’Fallon had zero performances last year except for one live stream. They are coming back after being off for almost an entire year!
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 13, 2021 11:44:46 GMT -6
Retreat will be DM's only but I believe I've heard that they will still have the bands sitting in the stands along both end zones. Those familiar with how ISSMA sets up their bands after they have performed will know what I'm talking about. That is the plan.
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Post by mylesaway on Nov 13, 2021 11:45:08 GMT -6
I probably said this before, but Fishers would be a shoo-in for Finals, but it's pretty consistent that they just don't have the music performance level up to Finalist caliber yet. Unfortunately I think it's going to get them again this year I would agree. I hope that they continue to grow, they are a promising group for sure. I hope that we can see a more challenging music book in the coming years from Fishers.
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Post by clarinet75o1 on Nov 13, 2021 11:45:53 GMT -6
Had a question; What bands that made it in semifinals didn’t have a season last year I’m a little curious? Most O’Fallon bands did not have a season at all. I know O’Fallon had zero performances last year except for one live stream. They are coming back after being off for almost an entire year! Meant that Illinois bands didn’t have a season^! but using O’Fallon as example
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Post by cornet on Nov 13, 2021 11:46:06 GMT -6
18 bands in finals… imagine that retreat Speaking of retreat… do we know if it will be DMs only for finals tonight? Yes, it is DMs only. In all seriousness, does the ge tiebreaker apply in this instance to eliminate bands from finals?
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Post by midwamericanarts on Nov 13, 2021 11:46:25 GMT -6
Anyone daring to put out a list of their rankings so far? I’ve never felt so unsure.
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Post by Shroom on Nov 13, 2021 11:46:27 GMT -6
I have to make it over to Pasadena this year to watch Bandfest to see Hebron and BA. I don’t think BA is in the Rose Parade this year Yea I believe that Broken Arrow unfortunately had to drop the Rose Parade due to costs.
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Post by hewhowaits on Nov 13, 2021 11:47:18 GMT -6
In all seriousness, does the ge tiebreaker apply in this instance to eliminate bands from finals? Tied bands all advance.
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Post by It's Just Band on Nov 13, 2021 11:49:52 GMT -6
I don’t think BA is in the Rose Parade this year Yea I believe that Broken Arrow unfortunately had to drop the Rose Parade due to costs. I don’t even remember hearing that they were going. Didn’t they go fairly recently?
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